Find out how popular the last name Maderazo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Maderazo.

Maderazo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Maderazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maderazo in America

Maderazo is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maderazo surname appeared 128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Maderazo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maderazo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Maderazo

The surname Maderazo originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "madera," which means "wood" or "timber." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the timber trade or forestry.

During the Middle Ages, surnames often emerged as a means of identifying individuals by their occupation, place of origin, or distinguishing physical characteristics. In the case of Maderazo, it is likely that the name was initially adopted by those who worked with wood, such as carpenters, lumberjacks, or woodworkers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Maderazo can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 14th century. A document from 1382 mentions a certain Pedro Maderazo, a woodworker from the town of Teruel.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Castile, particularly in the city of Valladolid. One notable individual bearing this surname was Juan Maderazo, a renowned sculptor and woodcarver who lived between 1525 and 1598. His intricate wooden carvings adorned several churches and cathedrals throughout Spain.

During the colonial era, as Spanish exploration and settlement expanded across the Americas, some individuals with the surname Maderazo likely ventured to the New World. Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries indicate the presence of Maderazo families in various Spanish colonies, including Mexico and Peru.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Maderazo was José de Madrazo y Agudo (1781-1859), a Spanish painter and artist who served as the Director of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. His son, Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815-1894), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned painter in his own right, renowned for his portraiture work.

Another noteworthy individual was Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841-1920), a Spanish painter and art critic who was part of the distinguished Madrazo family of artists. His works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe, and he played a significant role in promoting Spanish art abroad.

While the surname Maderazo is not among the most common in Spain today, its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval period, with a connection to the timber trade and woodworking professions. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have left their mark in various fields, ranging from art and sculpture to exploration and colonial settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maderazo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Maderazo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Maderazo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Maderazo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Maderazo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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